Sermons on Weaving:

Paul And The Pythoness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 28, 2016

Luke shares with us the story of the salvation of the Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 (cf. verses 16 - 18) Theme: Paul and the Pythoness Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of the young Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Thy Will Be Done (The Story Of Esther)

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 4, 2012

Today, we are going to study the book of Esther. If you have never read it or if it has been a long time and the details have become a little fuzzy, get ready, because this is an exciting story.

Thy Will be Done (The Story of Esther) Today, we are going to study the book of Esther. If you have never read it or if it has been a long time and the details have become a little fuzzy, get ready, because this is an exciting story. There are five major characters in this book, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lashed To The Mast - Standing Firm Amidst The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

The world sings a siren song that will lure the unwary away from the life they can have in Jesus. What can we do so we don't fall off the path? The psalmist says, "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Lashed to the Mast – Standing Firm Admist the Storms of Life Philippians 3:12-4:1 Do we have any readers here this morning? People who love to read? I love to read! Reading became a passion of mine at a fairly young age. I was thrilled to discover new worlds in which my imagination was ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Temptation Creeps In Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011

Looking at Joseph's encounter with Potiphar's Wife, understanding how to Trust God in Temptation and how to overcome it.

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN TEMPATION CREEPS IN! “When Joseph was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelite traders, he was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. The LORD was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adam And Eve Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series intended to take our church through the Old Testament in a year.

ENGAGE Let’s suppose that you get home from work and find that your Amazon order had been delivered that day. You open it up and there is the latest novel from your favorite author. You can hardly wait to get started reading it, but you eat dinner, spend some time with the family, tuck the kids ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Don’t Have A Posh Praise; Just A Savage One!

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Life isn't pretty and neither should your praise!

Hab 3:17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither [shall] fruit [be] in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and [there shall be] no herd in the stalls: (18) Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Faith Of A Foreign Woman

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2013

Bitter Beginnings, Kindness Shown, Redeemer Found, Unexpected Endings

THE FAITH OF A FOREIGN WOMAN CHAPTER 9, “THE STORY” RUTH 1-4 INTRODUCTION We are studying the Bible this year from the beginning to the end. We are watching as God enfolds His Story for us to see. We are seeing how God weaves together lives, purpose, sin, attitudes, mistakes, humble ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sex-Wise: Captivated Or Captive?

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

Dealing with our sexual lives is an issue at any age and life-stage. God made us as sexual beings, and how we behave sexually is a spiritual issue.

The last time I did a series on sex was over 5 years ago. If you are married, and can count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. If you aren’t married and can’t count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

God Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

Because of His relentless love, God does not give up on us even when we give up on Him

ENGAGE Show clip from “Taken”. This gripping scene is from the 2008 film “Taken”. In that movie, retired CIA agent Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, has only 96 hours to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped. Early in the movie we learn that Mills’ relationship with his daughter hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got Talent

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 24, 2018

We tend to think of our spiritual gifts as unique units when they are all fruits or manifestation of the Holy Spirit within us. We have what I call "persistent" gifts but there are times when the Holy Spirit gives us other gifts for a season.

Gift of the Holy Spirit Preached: May 24, 2018 Canal Point Thursday Nite Live Service Scripture: 1 Corinthian 12:7-11 Some people just seem to be born with talent. I had a friend growing up that had a natural pitching arm. When we’d horse around and challenge each other to see who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Gideon - God Empowers The Timid And Insignificant Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 8 in our series on Judges. This message explores the account of Gideon.

Judges Series #8 Life Cycles “God Empowers the Timid and Insignificant” Review We should all be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service Up to this point, I have described the fourth stage as God raising up a deliverer. Technically God is the Deliverer who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Lying Tongue

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020

A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:19, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 34:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

United We Grow Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2024

We all win when we walk as one.

United We Grow Ephesians 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 24-25, 2024 On Thursday, I spoke at SecondWinders and decided to honor Pastor Ed for his nearly 45 years of faithful ministry at Edgewood. Get this. Pastor Ed has now served longer than Pastor Brown, who served as Senior Pastor here for 44 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2022

Jesus wants to help us understand... 1. His Scripture (vs. 9-13). 2. The spiritual dimension of sickness (vs. 14-18). 3. The miraculous power of faith in God (vs. 17-21). 4. The suffering of our Savior (vs. 9-12, 22-23).

Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17. By this time Jesus was in the 3rd year of His ministry, and J. Vernon McGee estimated that the Lord was only six months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Steal My Joy Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 8 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

An airline pilot was flying over the Tennessee mountains and pointed out a lake to his copilot. “See that little lake?” he said. “When I was a kid I used to sit in a rowboat down there, fishing. Every time a plane would fly overhead, I’d look up and wish I was flying it. Now I look down and wish I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational